Studen t Performance Expectations and
Evaluation:
1. Regular attendance and participation in class
activities:
Classes consist of lecture and discussion. Students are
required to actively participate in class discussions based on the
assignments for the day. Bring up issues that intrigue, excite, and
motivate you. There may be many, who share your ideas and many who have
never heard such ideas before, or you may want to refine what you know
already in a group context. The discussions can be successful only with your
diligent preparation and active participation.
Discussion
sessions: Cooperative exchange among students is an important component
of the instructional methods used in this course. Weekly discussion
sessions will be held, and each student is expected to participate
actively, and in an informed way. Everyone will be given opportunities to
make brief presentations based on previously assigned readings and lead the
class discussions
Homework
assignments: Adequate preparation for class, e.g., completing the
readings and assignments by the date listed in the syllabus, is expected.
Written assignments are due as directed. Normally they are to be
typewritten (or use a word-processor) with double spacing on letter size
paper (exceptions will be so announced). Quality, not quantity, is what
matters. Due dates are deadlines. Unless a verifiable and valid emergency
arises, late works will be penalized/rejected.
Attendance
policy: Class attendance is mandatory and attendance will be taken at
the beginning of the class. All absences exceeding one week (usually two
sessions) will result in lowering of grade. It is the student’s
responsibility to acquire all information conveyed during class, whether
present or not. That includes assignments and/or changes in exam dates. As
the instructor, I reserve the right to make necessary changes in the
syllabus, the exams, and the assignments.
Make up policy: Students must
take all exams as scheduled. A make-up test will only be issued in cases of
a verifiable and legitimate emergency, and must be officially justified.
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